Today in News History
On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 741, Leo III the Isaurian, Byzantine emperor (born 685) passed away. In 860, Byzantine-Rus' War: A fleet of about 200 Rus' vessels sails into the Bosphorus and starts pillaging the suburbs of the Byzantine capital Constantinople. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1778, American Revolutionary War: The British Army abandons Philadelphia. In 1803, Haitian Revolution: The Royal Navy led by Rear-Admiral John Thomas Duckworth commence the blockade of Saint-Domingue against French forces. In 1812, The United States declaration of war upon the United Kingdom is signed by President James Madison, beginning the War of 1812. In 1954, Carlos Castillo Armas leads an invasion force across the Guatemalan border, setting in motion the 1954 Guatemalan coup d'état. In 1965, Vietnam War: The United States Air Force uses B-52 bombers to attack guerrilla fighters in South Vietnam. In 1979, SALT II is signed by the United States and the Soviet Union. In 1984, A major clash between about 5,000 police and a similar number of striking miners takes place at Orgreave, South Yorkshire, during the 1984-85 UK miners' strike. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
US military lifts naval blockade on Iran
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) announced Thursday that the U.S. Armed Forces have lifted the maritime blockade on Iran and ceased all operations restricting shipping traffic at Iranian ports. The move follows direct orders from President Donald Trump linked to the newly struck diplomatic agreement with Tehran. “Today, U.S. forces lifted the blockade on all maritime [] The post US military lifts naval blockade on Iran appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.
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